ARMONIA MUSIC THERAPY
Growing and Healing Through Music
“The power of music to integrate and cure…is quite fundamental. It is the profoundest non-chemical medication.”
Oliver Sacks
FAQs
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WHO IS MUSIC THERAPY FOR?
Anybody can enjoy the benefits of music therapy!
Music therapy is for anyone who is curious about exploring, discovering and expressing the self in a different way. Music therapy allows people to access aspects of themselves that are often not accessible through more traditional styles of therapy.
Music therapy goes beyond the verbal and rational realm, which is often our primary way of perceiving ourselves, and allows us to have a different experience of our mind, our body, our life and our relationships.
Although some people prefer talking about their experiences as part of the sessions, this is not a requirement. Because the sessions do not require verbal communication, they can be accessed by a variety of people including those with learning difficulties, mental health issues, brain injury, dementia and Alzheimers.
Music therapy can also be a great fit for those who experience language barriers.
DO I NEED TO BE A MUSICIAN OR KNOW MUSIC TO HAVE A SESSION?
Absolutely not! You don't have to have any prior experience with music in order to access music therapy.
In the sessions, I will support you and guide you so that we can use music in a therapeutic way, where no musical knowledge or abilities are required.
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If you are a musician and are interested in music therapy sessions, that is of course possible. Depending on your needs, we can work in a variety of ways in order for you to feel more confident as a performer, work on performance anxiety, and support your mental health in stressful times.
DO YOU USE A SPECIFIC APPROACH?
I trained as a creative music therapist with Nordoff and Robbins, an internationally renowned and leading approach to music therapy. My way of working is rooted in the person-centred, creative music therapy approach, however I draw from a multitude of approaches and techniques in order to tailor the work to each person and their needs. For example, my background in Psychology and Yoga teaching allow me to blend various techniques and approaches and to work flexibly and spontaneously.
I am also a certified Neurologic Music Therapist, and I can offer tailored Neurologic Music Therapy sessions to individuals who have suffered from brain injuries or strokes.
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WHAT'S THE EVIDENCE FOR MUSIC THERAPY?
Music therapy is recognised and regulated by the HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council), which regulates all the main health and care professions in the UK.
Although music therapy is a more recent therapeutic approach compared to traditional psychotherapy, its effectiveness and benefits have been widely documented by research. Music therapy is recommended by NICE guidelines and consistently included by the NHS as a recommended form of therapy for a variety of challenges and issues.
If you want to find more about the effectiveness of music therapy, you can visit the following link for the state of the art research: https://www.cochrane.org/news/music-therapy-strikes-chord